tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677709835426556589.post4717733343604113903..comments2024-03-22T21:56:10.024-06:00Comments on MY HOCKEY CARD OBSESSION: OPINION: PWE's!!!!!bamlindenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18144916743107134577noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677709835426556589.post-28390168619490530182010-03-25T22:14:03.132-06:002010-03-25T22:14:03.132-06:00Good points. For the little extra a padded envelop...Good points. For the little extra a padded envelope costs it should be included to protect the shipment.AvenueDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11410527962292190560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677709835426556589.post-32463306452622082010-03-24T21:14:59.772-06:002010-03-24T21:14:59.772-06:00Hey Dave,
I agree - time is money. And I have no...Hey Dave,<br /><br />I agree - time is money. And I have no problem with a seller looking for adequate compensation for their time (and gas to the post office).<br /><br />But to shortchange me by using a PWE instead of a bubble envelope is wrong. If the seller needs to tack on a few extra cents - so be it.<br /><br />If I purchase something and it has to be mailed to me, I expect it to be properly protected. A bubble envelope is the MINIMUM I am expecting. A PWE, even with the card in a plastic toploader, is not good enough. Past issues and examples have proven it.<br /><br />Are cards damaged when they are in bubble envelopes - absolutely. But then I am looking at the shoddy mailing practices and the post office as the reason as opposed to the seller who neglected to protect my purchase.bamlindenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144916743107134577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677709835426556589.post-59421580890911451632010-03-24T21:05:21.617-06:002010-03-24T21:05:21.617-06:00I think you're forgetting to factor in the ...I think you're forgetting to factor in the 'handling' part of the 'shipping and handling'. It might only be .54 cents in shipping, but what about the trip to get the envelope and stamp, then actually deliver the product. Time is money.AvenueDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11410527962292190560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677709835426556589.post-4396230131415200132010-03-24T12:17:14.407-06:002010-03-24T12:17:14.407-06:00Right now for my TTM's, I'm using PWE'...Right now for my TTM's, I'm using PWE's for my SASE...can I buy a vowel??? :) In that instance, it is my own risk. I would be the one to blame if something happens - and I'm alright with that.<br /><br />But to charge somebody $3 or $4, then put the card in a .10 cent envelope and slap a .44 cent stamp (or whatever it costs) makes me feel like the seller is trying to make an extra buck or two on the deal. It also shows me that he doesn't give a crap if I receive my card safely.bamlindenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144916743107134577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677709835426556589.post-47278881102114105442010-03-24T09:55:56.234-06:002010-03-24T09:55:56.234-06:00For commercial transactions a padded envelope is a...For commercial transactions a padded envelope is a must, especially if they charge $3 or $4 for delivery. Recently I had a bad experience with PEW's, even though the seller sent the card in a plastic protector (non a top loader)I received it all shattered and card was ruined. Fortunately he was kind enough to send my money back. <br />Although I have sent all of my SASE's in PEW's and I have never had a problem with that, you should use at least a top loader in a PEW, they resist much better the abuse and specially if it's a commercial transaction.michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08889039575632917892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677709835426556589.post-11786559227075123302010-03-24T09:20:25.779-06:002010-03-24T09:20:25.779-06:00For me, when it comes to trading (if both parties ...For me, when it comes to trading (if both parties agree to it) or very low end cards I can accept the PWE. But when I am purchasing off of say ebay, and the seller is charging a few bucks for shipping (adding the cost of the packaging into the price), then there's no reason for putting the card(s) in a PWE.<br /><br />I'll agree, adding some sheets of paper is better than nothing. I think ultimately, it's knowing the situation ahead of time. Tell me how you are planning on sending the card.<br /><br />Open communication is very important in these situations.bamlindenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144916743107134577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677709835426556589.post-12032618671145837892010-03-24T06:40:33.515-06:002010-03-24T06:40:33.515-06:00Now, what about those who wrap the card(s) in 2-3 ...Now, what about those who wrap the card(s) in 2-3 sheets of paper, providing at least that much protection? Granted, bubble-wrappers are best, but at least it's better than nothing more than a penny sleeve and top loader.Puckhoundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957524025024642361noreply@blogger.com